: WHITE! I NEVER drink red. Ech. I want something that’s not dry but not sweet but I don’t like a lot of oak… And no Pinot Grigio.

Me: I’ll let you in on a little secret. “Dry” is the most useless word to people selling you wine. It means something completely different to everyone. Let’s try this instead: I’ll pour you a taste and you tell me where to go from there. (Pouring William Fevre 2008 Chablis without her seeing the label).

: Hmmm. Hmmm. (Hands it to boyfriend, unable to form a conclusion on her own.) What do you think?

(Shrugs)

: It’s too… too…

Me: Is the acid too high? Do you want something creamier or more mouth-filling?